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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10/15/25 Update

Oct 20, 2025

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...

Estes Fall 2025 Graduation Update #3

Oct 15, 2025

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...

Estes Fall 2025 Graduation Update #2

Oct 10, 2025

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...

10/10/2025 Update

Oct 10, 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/ Enjoy reading our latest monthly newsletter (with more pictures!)...

10/02/25 Update

Oct 2, 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...

09/26/25 Update

Sep 26, 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/ Enjoy reading our latest monthly newsletter (with more pictures!)...