Estes Fall 2024 Class Updates | PEP Family at the Sanders Estes Unit

8/1/2019 Update

TOMORROW IS GRADUATION!!! –here is the list of approved guests: https://family.pep.org/estes/graduation/guest-list/ Reminder: the Estes Unit is an all-male prison. Because many men are enticed by pretty women, ladies, please do not wear tight-fitting clothing to graduation. This is for your loved one’s sake! Action item: please pray for all class members, that they will feel an abiding love and peace as they […]

December 5, 2025 Update

Dear PEP Families, Here are this week’s updates for our Winter ’26 class: Click here to see the latest class pictures: https://family.pep.org/estes/eswn26photos/ Read how participants describe “a day in the life of PEP” through our weekly class journals here: https://family.pep.org/estes/journal/ (Click week # to read a particular post.) To see your loved one’s grades/GPA, please click here: https://family.pep.org/estes/gpas/ Have a great weekend, and again, thank you for your support!...

Welcome to the Estes Winter 2026 Family Site

Dear PEP Families, Welcome to PEP’s Winter ’26 class at the Estes Unit! There’s plenty to go over in this first weekly update, so let’s get started: Click here to see the latest class pictures: https://family.pep.org/estes/eswn26photos/ Read how participants describe “a day in the life of PEP” through our weekly class journals here: https://family.pep.org/estes/journal/ (Click week # to read a particular post.) Enjoy reading our monthly newsletter (with more pictures!)...

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Estes Fall 2025 Graduation Recap

PEP GRADUATION PICS ARE HERE!!! Here is how you can see all graduation pictures: Take a brief survey here: https://family.pep.org/estes/esfl25gradsurvey/ (“Regular class updates” = class journals, class pics and GPA updates) The “Thank You” page will provide a link to all our graduation pictures – please save this link! It has been my honor to work with you. Have a great week! Blessings, Laura

10/27/25 Update

Dear PEP Families, Here is the final class update for our “Strive ’25” class: Click here to see the latest class pictures: https://family.pep.org/estes/esfl25photos/ Read how participants describe “a day in the life of PEP” through our weekly class journals here: https://family.pep.org/estes/journal/ It has been my honor to work with you. Thank you so much for your continued support of your loved one! Blessings, Laura

10/15/25 Update

Dear PEP Families, Here are the latest updates from our “Strive ’25” class: Click here to see the latest class pictures: https://family.pep.org/estes/esfl25photos/ Read how participants describe “a day in the life of PEP” through our weekly class journals here: https://family.pep.org/estes/journal/ Thank you so much for your continued support! Blessings, Laura

Estes Fall 2025 Graduation Update #3

Dear PEP Graduation Guests, Here are a few notes about Friday’s ceremony: The Estes Unit address is 1100 FM 1807 inVenus, TX – please eat lunch and use the facilities prior to your arrival. Remember to bring your most patient, positive self to check-in on Friday – the security staff is just doing their job. Also, please don’t stand in line more than 5 minutes before your assigned check-in time (see below). Parking info: guest parking is on the left-hand side of the Estes parking lot. Dress...

Estes Fall 2025 Graduation Update #2

PEP Graduation Guests, Let’s discuss the elephant in the room: the dress code for graduation. (***THIS IS OVER AND ABOVE REGULAR VISITATION RULES***) We will have a number of male business executives attending graduation dressed in suits and ties, while female executives will be dressed in business suits (nice pair of pants, a blouse and a blazer). We encourage family members to keep this in mind when selecting an outfit. However, I am NOT asking anyone to go shopping for an event that lasts...

10/10/2025 Update

Dear PEP Families, Here are the latest updates on this class: Click here to see the latest class pictures: https://family.pep.org/estes/esfl25photos/ Enjoy reading our latest monthly newsletter (with more pictures!) here: https://family.pep.org/estes/esteschronicle/ (“October 2025 Newsletter”) Read how participants describe “a day in the life of PEP” through our weekly class journals here: https://family.pep.org/estes/journal/ We asked the men to write about which of PEP’s 10 Driving Values is...

10/02/25 Update

Dear PEP Families, Here are the latest updates on this class: Click here to see the latest class pictures: https://family.pep.org/estes/esfl25photos/ Read how participants describe “a day in the life of PEP” through our weekly class journals here: https://family.pep.org/estes/journal/ Thank you so much for your continued support! Blessings, Laura

Estes Fall 2024News & Class Updates

Estes Fall 2024
News & Class Updates