While some like a slow start to the day, others hit the ground running.

Inspired by the current "This is what time I set my alarm" series in the Wall Street Journal, Chron.com asked several prominent Houstonians fun questions about their weekday morning routines, including what's on their phones, from what time they wake up each morning to the funniest texts received.

The president of H-E-B wakes up at the crack of dawn with other broadcast journalists and radio DJs. Others enjoy the freedom of an alarm-less morning.

>>> Click through the slideshow to what time these notable figures set their alarms and more.
