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Get out of bed with a little help from our CBS News Texas wake-up messages

The CBS News Texas Mornings team has a new way to help you start your day. Instead of waking up to the same old alarm, try one of our custom CBS News Texas wake-up messages.

First, choose your favorite wake-up message, then follow the instructions below to set it as a custom alarm on your iPhone or Android device.

Listen to our wake-up messages here.

CBS News Texas wake-up messages

Michael Autovino: Need a little extra motivation? Michael's wake-up message encourages you to get up, grab some coffee, and conquer the day.

Carmen Blackwell: Carmen gets straight to the point, helping you get out of bed without hitting the snooze button.

Madison Sawyer: Madison reminds you that if you sleep much longer, you'll miss CBS News Texas Mornings.

How to set a custom alarm on your device

Android instructions:

  1. Download your favorite wake-up message.
  2. Open the Clock app on your phone.
  3. Tap the Alarm tab.
  4. Tap the + button to create a new alarm, or select an existing alarm to edit it.
  5. Tap the Alarm sound option.
  6. Select Ringtone.
  7. Tap the + icon in the upper-right corner.
  8. Select Folders, then open Downloads.
  9. Choose the wake-up message you downloaded.
  10. Tap Done to save your selection.

iPhone instructions:

How to install your custom CBS Texas Mornings Wakeup Message by CBS TEXAS on YouTube
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