CHANNELVIEW, Texas, Aug. 11, 2026 – Dr. Matthews is demanding answers from Channelview Independent School District after raising allegations that elementary school students were served uncooked food and watered-down nacho cheese during several incidents earlier this year.

Dr. Matthews held a news conference outside the district’s Nutrition Services building, where she said documents provided to her detail multiple food safety complaints involving an elementary school cafeteria manager.

According to Dr. Matthews, one reported incident occurred May 12 and involved uncooked pizza allegedly being served to seven children. She said another incident involved uncooked hot dogs being served to elementary students, while a May 21 incident allegedly involved extra water being added to nacho cheese.

Dr. Matthews identified the cafeteria manager as Jessica Trevino and questioned why Trevino remains employed by the district following an internal investigation. The allegations against Trevino have not been independently verified.

During the news conference, Dr. Matthews read from what she described as correspondence from an attorney representing Channelview ISD. According to the correspondence, the district acknowledged an Aug. 5 email concerning previously raised food safety concerns and said corrective measures had been taken to address any substantiated concerns.

The correspondence further stated that Nutrition Services Administration would monitor compliance with food safety standards and that the district had conducted a thorough investigation using available documentation, facts and relevant food safety guidelines. The district determined the concerns had been addressed and that no further action was warranted, according to the correspondence read by Dr. Matthews.

Dr. Matthews disputed the district’s handling of the matter, saying she had reviewed an evidence table documenting reported incidents dating back to April. She said the materials identify witnesses, evidence and the reported severity of the incidents.

Dr. Matthews also said the allegations had been reported to the Department of Agriculture and displayed what she described as a complaint form during the news conference.

Dr. Matthews attempted to speak with district Nutrition Services officials but was told by a Harris County Precinct 3 constable deputy that she would need to contact the district office and make an appointment. Dr. Matthews agreed to do so and said she would return.

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