Estes Fall 2024
News & Class Updates

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 […]

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Estes Summer 2026 Class Update #12

Dear PEP Families, Here is this week’s class update: Click here to see class pictures: https://family.pep.org/estes/essm26photos/ Read how participants describe “a day in the life of PEP” through our last two weekly class journals here: https://family.pep.org/estes/journal/ Graduation pictures will be available soon … stay tuned! Blessings, Laura
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Estes Summer 2026 Graduation Update #3

Dear PEP Graduation Guests, The guys are SO excited! Here are a few last-minute notes about Friday’s ceremony: The Estes Unit address is 1100 FM 1807 in Venus, 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 2 minutes before your assigned check-in time. Parking info: guest parking is on the left-hand side of the...
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Estes Summer 2026 Update #11

Dear PEP Families, Here is this week’s class update: Click here to see the latest class pictures: https://family.pep.org/estes/essm26photos/ Read how participants describe “a day in the life of PEP” through our weekly class journals here: https://family.pep.org/estes/journal/ Enjoy reading our monthly newsletter (with more pictures!) here: https://family.pep.org/estes/esteschronicle/ We asked the men to write about which of PEP’s 10 Driving Values is their favorite and why – read what your...
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Estes Summer 2026 Update #10

Dear PEP Families, Here is this week’s class update: Click here to see the latest class pictures: https://family.pep.org/estes/essm26photos/ Read how participants describe “a day in the life of PEP” through our latest weekly class journal here: https://family.pep.org/estes/journal/ Thank you and have a great weekend! Blessings, Laura
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Estes Summer 2026 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...
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Estes Summer 2026 Update #9

Dear PEP Families, Here is this week’s class update: Click here to see the latest class pictures: https://family.pep.org/estes/essm26photos/ Read how participants describe “a day in the life of PEP” through our latest weekly class journal here: https://family.pep.org/estes/journal/ Thank you – your support means the world! Blessings, Laura
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Estes Summer 2026 Graduation Update #1

PEP Graduation Guests, Thank you for registering for PEP’s graduation on Friday, June 26th at the Estes Unit! **IMPORTANT**  Please read this graduation “cheat sheet” ASAP and call with questions: https://family.pep.org/estes/graduation-2/grad-details/ The class is getting so excited – see you all in just a few weeks! Blessings, Laura
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Estes Summer 2026 Update #8

Dear PEP Families, Here is this week’s class update: Click here to see the latest class pictures: https://family.pep.org/estes/essm26photos/ Read how participants describe “a day in the life of PEP” through our latest weekly class journal here: https://family.pep.org/estes/journal/ As always, thanks for your continued support! Blessings, Laura
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Estes Summer 2026 Update #7

Dear PEP Families, Here is this week’s class update: Click here to see the latest class pictures: https://family.pep.org/estes/essm26photos/ 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.) Graduation Guests: make sure your name is highlighted in green here: https://family.pep.org/estes/estes-summer-2026-graduation-guest-list/ – if it’s not, reply to this message...
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Estes Summer 2026 Graduation Info

Dear Invited Guests, It’s time to sign up to attend the Prison Entrepreneurship Program’s graduation! This full cap and gown ceremony will be held at the Estes Unit the afternoon of Friday, June 26, 2026 – here’s how this works: Your PEP participant is allowed to invite up to four people – including children (even infants) – so please do not add any minors to an adult’s registration form unless their names are already included on the invitation list If your name is on this invitation list...
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10/26/2024 Update

Oct 27, 2024

Dear PEP Families, Here are the final class updates: Click here to see the latest class pictures: https://family.pep.org/estes/esfl24photos/ See how class has been going by reading class journals here: https://family.pep.org/estes/journal/ (Click week # to read a particular post.) Enjoy reading a special graduation newsletter here: https://family.pep.org/estes/esteschronicle/ Blessings, Laura

10/26/2024 Update

Oct 27, 2024

Dear PEP Families, Here are the final class updates: Click here to see the latest class pictures: https://family.pep.org/estes/esfl24photos/ See how class has been going by reading class journals here: https://family.pep.org/estes/journal/ (Click week # to read a particular post.) Enjoy reading a special graduation newsletter here: https://family.pep.org/estes/esteschronicle/ Blessings, Laura

Oct 20, 2024 Class Update

Oct 21, 2024

Dear PEP Families, Here is the list of this week’s updates: Click here to see the latest class pictures: https://family.pep.org/estes/esfl24photos/ See how class has been going by reading the latest weekly class journal here: https://family.pep.org/estes/journal/ (Click week # to read a particular post.) Thank you, and have a great day! Blessings, Laura

10/14/24 Update

Oct 14, 2024

Dear PEP Families, Here is the list of this week’s updates: Click here to see the latest class pictures: https://family.pep.org/estes/esfl24photos/ See how class has been going by reading the last two weekly class journals here: https://family.pep.org/estes/journal/ (Click week # to read a particular post.) Enjoy reading this month’s class newsletter here: https://family.pep.org/estes/esteschronicle/ We asked the men to write about which of PEP’s 10 Driving Values is their […]

Estes Fall 2024 Graduation Update 1

Oct 14, 2024

Dear Registered Graduation Guests, Here are a few notes about this Friday’s PEP graduation ceremony: With so many family members attending graduation, we tend to stress out the Estes Unit staff a bit, so please bring your most patient, positive selves to check-in on Friday.  The folks there at check-in are just trying to do their […]

Estes Fall 2024 Graduation Update 1

Oct 14, 2024

Dear Registered Graduation Guests, Here are a few notes about this Friday’s PEP graduation ceremony: With so many family members attending graduation, we tend to stress out the Estes Unit staff a bit, so please bring your most patient, positive selves to check-in on Friday.  The folks there at check-in are just trying to do their […]