KVRX's studios are based in the Hearst Student Media Building on the university campus, while its transmitter is located in East Austin.

KOOP, operated by Texas Educational Broadcasting Cooperative, covers the remainder of the weekly schedule with programs hosted by community volunteers.

Before receiving its broadcasting license, the fledgling station used the call sign KTSB, and began its first narrowcast via cable television in April 1988.

Notable artists that have performed on "Local Live" to later gain greater recognition include The Black Keys, Spoon, ...And You Will Know Us by the Trail of Dead, Death Cab For Cutie, Ratatat, Shearwater, Kinky Friedman, Acid Mothers Temple, Animal Collective, Explosions in the Sky, Mitski, and Daniel Johnston.

KVRX is funded by underwriting, fundraising events, an annual pledge drive,[9] listener contributions and sponsored public service announcements.