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 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 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 Update #5

May 9, 2026

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...

Estes Summer 2026 Update #4

May 2, 2026

Dear PEP Families, Here is this week’s Summer ’26 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...

Estes Summer 2026 Update #3

Apr 25, 2026

Dear PEP Families, Here is this week’s Summer ’26 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...

Estes Summer 2026 Class Update #2

Apr 19, 2026

Dear PEP Families, Here is this week’s class of Summer ’26 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...

Estes Summer 2026 Class Update #1

Apr 13, 2026

Dear PEP Families, Welcome to PEP’s Summer ’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/essm26photos/ Read how participants...

Estes Winter 2026 Post-Graduation Update

Feb 27, 2026

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-winter-2026-graduation-survey (“Regular class updates” = class journals, class pics and GPA updates) The “Thank You” page will...