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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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
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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...
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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...
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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...
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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
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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...
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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
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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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09/14/2025 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/ 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/ GRADUATION GUESTS: THE DEADLINE TO RSVP IS NOW –...
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9/5/25 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/#_es08251 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...
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August 14, 2025 Update

Aug 14, 2025

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...

Welcome to PEP’s Fall ’25 class at the Estes Unit! 

Aug 8, 2025

Dear PEP Families, Welcome to PEP’s Fall ’25 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/esfl25photos/   Read how participants...

COMING SOON

Aug 1, 2025

Stay tuned for Estes Fall 2025 class Updates

Estes Summer 2025 Post-Graduation Update

Jun 27, 2025

PEP GRADUATION PICS ARE HERE!!! Here is how you can see all graduation pictures: Take a brief survey here: https://family.pep.org/estes/essm25gradsurvey (“Regular class updates” = class journals, class pics and GPA updates) The “Thank You” page will provide a link to...

June 27, 2025 Update

Jun 27, 2025

Dear PEP Families, Below is our final regular class update for PEP’s Summer ’25: Click here to see the latest class pictures: https://family.pep.org/estes/essm25photos/ Read how participants describe “a day in the life of PEP” through our weekly class...

June 19, 2025 Update

Jun 19, 2025

Dear PEP Families, This is the last week of class, and I want to ensure you see how well everyone is doing! Please enjoy the following updates: Click here to see the latest class pictures: https://family.pep.org/estes/essm25photos/ Read how participants describe “a...