Estes Summer 2024
News & Class Updates

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 […]

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

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...

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...

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...

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

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...

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

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/...

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 –...

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...