The Texas Tech Burkhart Center hosted their 20th annual Autism Awareness Walk on Sunday, March 30, at the Texas Tech Fuller Track and Field complex. A $500 check was presented on behalf of Jeremy and Jeanette Lopez and a $500 check on behalf of Renegade Wireline Services to Jenifer Hamrick, the Director for the Texas Tech Burkhart Center. Pictured in the center are Zeth Lopez and Bruce Lee Rodriguez. Pictured are Jeremy Lopez, Jeanette Lopez, Zeth Lopez, Jenifer Hamrick, Bruce Lee Rodriguez, Debbie Sanchez, Osiel Sanchez and Nico Rodriguez. Zeth Lopez is a first year intern at the Burkhart Center and a 2024 graduate from Levelland High School. The Texas Tech Burkhart Transition Academy helps to meet the needs of young adults diagnosed with autism who aspire to be employed. Interns complete an 18 month non-residential program with an emphasis on improving their skills in employment, life and community. Interns attend vocational classes and get paid to work at the Burkhart Center. The Burkhart Center also works with community partners to help place them in different jobs according to their set skills.