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 Update #3

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 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/ Thanks for your support – have a great day! Blessings,...
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Estes Summer 2026 Class Update #2

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 journals here: https://family.pep.org/estes/journal/ (Click week # to read a particular post.) Enjoy reading our monthly newsletter (with more pictures!) here: https://family.pep.org/estes/esteschronicle/ I look forward to working with you – thank you for your...
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Estes Summer 2026 Class Update #1

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 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.) Enjoy reading our monthly newsletter (with more pictures!)...
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Estes Winter 2026 Post-Graduation Update

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 provide a link to all our graduation pictures – please save this link! It has been my honor to work with you. Have a great weekend! Blessings, Laura
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February 27, 2026 Update

Dear PEP Families, Here are our FINAL class updates: 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 (pictures included!), click here: https://family.pep.org/estes/esteschronicle/ Your support throughout this journey has been amazing – thank you! Blessings, Laura
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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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December 5, 2025 Update

Dec 5, 2025

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...

Welcome to the Estes Winter 2026 Family Site

Dec 2, 2025

Dear PEP Families, Welcome to PEP’s Winter ’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/eswn26photos/   Read how participants...

COMING SOON

Nov 7, 2025

Stay tuned for Estes Winter 2026 class Updates

Estes Fall 2025 Graduation Recap

Oct 28, 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/esfl25gradsurvey/ (“Regular class updates” = class journals, class pics and GPA updates) The “Thank You” page will provide a link to...

10/27/25 Update

Oct 27, 2025

Dear PEP Families, Here is the final class update for 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...

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...