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 Winter 2026 Graduation Update #3

Dear PEP Graduation Guests, Here are a few 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 5 minutes before your assigned check-in time. Parking info: guest parking is on the left-hand side of the Estes parking lot.  Dress code matters,...
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Febraury 18, 2026 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/eswn26photos/ 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 their favorite and why – read what your loved one wrote...
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February 13, 2026 Update

Dear PEP Families, Here are this week’s class updates: 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/ If you’d like to read the class’s latest newsletter(more pictures included!), click here: https://family.pep.org/estes/esteschronicle/ Thanks for your support and Happy Valentine’s Day! Blessings,...
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February 6, 2026 Update

Dear PEP Families, Here are this week’s class updates: 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/ To check his FINAL GPA, please click here: https://family.pep.org/estes/gpas/ As always, thanks so much for your support – have a great weekend! Blessings, Laura
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Estes Winter 2026 Graduation Update #2

PEP Graduation Guests, Let’s discuss the elephant in the room: dress code. (**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 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 one afternoon, so...
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January 30, 2026 Update

Dear PEP Families, Here are this week’s class updates: 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/ To check on his grades/GPA, please click here: https://family.pep.org/estes/gpas/ As always, thanks so much for your support – have a great weekend! Blessings, Laura
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Estes Winter 2026 Graduation Update #1

PEP Graduation Guests, Thank you for registering for PEP’s graduation on Friday, February 20th 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 guys in class are so excited – I look forward to meeting you next month! Blessings, Laura
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Jaunary 23, 2026 Update

Dear PEP Families, Here are this week’s class updates: 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/ To check on his grades/GPA, please click here: https://family.pep.org/estes/gpas/ If you’d like to read the class’s latest newsletter (more pictures included!), click here: https://family.pep.org/estes/esteschronicle/...
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January 16, 2026 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!...
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January 9, 2026 Update

Dear PEP Families, Here are this week’s class updates: 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/ To check on his grades/GPA, please click here: https://family.pep.org/estes/gpas/ If you’d like to attend next month’s graduation: check first to make sure your name is on the list here (alphabetized by the...
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Estes Winter 2026 Graduation Update #1

Jan 23, 2026

PEP Graduation Guests, Thank you for registering for PEP’s graduation on Friday, February 20th 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/...

Jaunary 23, 2026 Update

Jan 23, 2026

Dear PEP Families, Here are this week’s class updates: 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...

January 16, 2026 Update

Jan 16, 2026

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...

January 9, 2026 Update

Jan 9, 2026

Dear PEP Families, Here are this week’s class updates: 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...

January 5, 2026 Update

Jan 6, 2026

Dear PEP Families, Here are this week’s class updates: 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...

January 2, 2026 Update

Jan 2, 2026

It’s time to sign up to attend graduation! This full cap and gown ceremony will be held at the Estes Unit the afternoon of Friday, February 20, 2026 – here’s how this works: Your PEP participant is allowed to invite up to four people – including...