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 […]

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

09/26/25 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/ Enjoy reading our latest monthly newsletter (with more pictures!) here: https://family.pep.org/estes/esteschronicle/ (“September 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/ To see your loved one’s FINAL grades/GPA, please click...

Estes Fall 2025 Graduation Update #1

PEP Graduation Guests, Thank you for registering for PEP’s graduation on Friday, October 17th 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 next month! Blessings, Laura

09/19/25 Update

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/ To see your loved one’s grades/GPA, please click here: https://family.pep.org/estes/gpas/ And here is the final graduation guest list that has been submitted to the Warden’s office: https://family.pep.org/estes/esfl25gradguests/...

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