Estes Summer 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 Fall 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/photos/ Read how participants describe “a day in the life of PEP” through our weekly class journals here: https://family.pep.org/estes/journal-3/ Enjoy reading our monthly newsletter (with more pictures!) here: https://family.pep.org/estes/esteschronicle/ To see your loved one’s grades/GPA, please click here: https://family.pep.org/estes/gpas/ As always, thanks for...
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Estes Fall 2026 Update #6

Dear PEP Families, Here is this week’s Fall ’26 class update: Click here to see the latest class pictures: https://family.pep.org/estes/photos/ Read how participants describe “a day in the life of PEP” through our weekly class journals here: https://family.pep.org/estes/journal-3/ To see your loved one’s grades/GPA, please click here: https://family.pep.org/estes/gpas/ Thanks for your continued support! Blessings, Laura
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Estes Fall 2026 Update #5

Dear PEP Families, Here is this week’s Fall ’26 class update: Click here to see the latest class pictures: https://family.pep.org/estes/photos/ Read how participants describe “a day in the life of PEP” through our weekly class journals here: https://family.pep.org/estes/journal-3/ To see your loved one’s grades/GPA, please click here: https://family.pep.org/estes/gpas/ Thanks for your continued support! Blessings, Laura
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Estes Fall 2026 Update #4

Dear PEP Families, Here is this week’s Fall ’26 class update: Click here to see the latest class pictures: https://family.pep.org/estes/photos/ Read how participants describe “a day in the life of PEP” through our weekly class journals here: https://family.pep.org/estes/journal-3/ To see your loved one’s grades/GPA, please click here: https://family.pep.org/estes/gpas/ Thanks for your support – enjoy the holiday weekend! Blessings, Laura
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Estes Fall 2026 Update #3

Here is this week’s Fall ’26 class update: Click here to see the latest class pictures: https://family.pep.org/estes/photos/ Read how participants describe “a day in the life of PEP” through our weekly class journals here: https://family.pep.org/estes/journal-3/ To see your loved one’s grades/GPA, please click here: https://family.pep.org/estes/gpas/ Thanks for your support – have a great day! Blessings, Laura
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Estes Fall 2026 Update #2

Dear PEP Families, Here is this week's update: Click here to see the latest class pictures: https://family.pep.org/estes/photos/ 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.) As always, thank you for your support! Blessings, Laura
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Estes Fall 2026 Welcome – Update #1

Dear PEP Families, Welcome to PEP’s Fall ’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/photos/ 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 Summer 2026 Class Update #13

PEP GRADUATION PICS ARE HERE!!! Here is how you can see all graduation pictures: Take a brief survey here: https://family.pep.org/estes/estes-summer-2026-graduation-survey/ (“Regular class updates” = weekly class journals, weekly class pics and GPA updates) The “Thank You” page will provide a link to all our graduation pictures – please save this link! You can also view the selfie booth photos here: https://photos.pep.org/Estes/Estes-Summer-2026/Selfies It has been my honor to work with you....
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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 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 […]

09/27/24 Class Update

Sep 28, 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/ Read all about “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 the class’s “special edition” newsletter here: https://family.pep.org/estes/esteschronicle/ Thank you so much! Blessings, Laura

09/19/24 Update

Sep 19, 2024

Dear PEP Families, Here are this week’s updates: Click here to see the latest class pictures: https://family.pep.org/estes/esfl24photos/ Read all about “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 the class newsletter here: https://family.pep.org/estes/esteschronicle/ FOR THOSE WHO SIGNED UP TO ATTEND GRADUATION:  We had some significant issues […]

09/13/24 Update

Sep 14, 2024

Dear PEP Families, Here are this week’s updates: Click here to see the latest class pictures: https://family.pep.org/estes/esfl24photos/ Read all about “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 FINAL grades/GPA, please click here: https://family.pep.org/estes/gpas/ ALSO, THIS SUNDAY (9/15) is the deadline to RSVP for graduation! Guests […]

09/06/24 Update

Sep 6, 2024

Dear PEP Families, Here are this week’s updates: Click here to see the latest class pictures: https://family.pep.org/estes/esfl24photos/ 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.) ALSO, the RSVP deadline is approaching if you plan to attend graduation! This full cap-and-gown ceremony will be held at the […]