Half of Dallas households are struggling to make ends meet according to United Way’s newly released ALICE report. ALICE stands for asset limited, income constrained, employed. These people and families earn more than the limits to qualify for federal benefits, but who struggle to provide for their family in ways that many of us take for granted. (I’m typing this note from the local coffee shop after enjoying a homemade slice of toast with peanut butter and honey.) The report further states more than 60% of jobs in Texas pay less than $20 an hour.